'Not That I Need the Money': Angel Reese Speaks Candidly on WNBA's Salary Problem

One of the biggest issues hounding the WNBA this season has been the negotiations surrounding a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) — and the threat of a potential lockout if no agreement is reached.

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has involved herself in the discourse as players continue to fight for better rights from the league. This primarily centers on higher pay, with the players’ union demanding significantly higher annual salaries (the current super max contract is at $250,000 per year).

Another major issue is revenue shares. Currently, players reportedly receive just 9.3% of the league’s revenue, which represents a significant disparity compared to other professional leagues in the United States, where players typically receive around 50% of the revenue.

According to Reese, this is the non-negotiable for her in this new CBA deal.

"Team Revenue," Reese said in an interview with ESPN. "The revenue shares, that's really important for us. We deserve it. I know we're not letting up. I know we're going to do whatever it takes to get what we deserve.

“I'm just going to continue to educate myself on what's going on and staying involved. I know my voice, I know my platform, and I know when I speak and people are listening.”